Chapter 17
Circular Economy for Builders, Makers, and Manufacturers
IN THIS CHAPTER
Exploring the unique considerations of building lifecycles
Defining how to make better choices for building products
Understanding how buildings can eliminate their atmospheric carbon emissions
Introducing the concept and potential of open-source buildings and products
Can the circular economy extend beyond products to entire buildings? Of course it can! But it gets hairy in a hurry. In this chapter, we begin by exploring a building’s lifecycle and offer some guidance on how to make better choices for building products. Cycling through the full disclosure of product ingredients, responsible material sourcing, and building product choices that don’t harm the environment or threaten human health, we’ll take you through the necessary steps to optimize your next project!
Why focus on buildings? Well, buildings are a major contributor to various emissions, and they hold great opportunity for improvement. With this in mind, we'll discuss buildings in a broader global context with regard to greenhouse gas ...
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